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Yakezie Carnival November 13, 2011- November Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Personal Finance Whiz: Keynesian vs Hayekian Economics – The Solution To Our Recession? – Two economic giants square off. They pulled us out of The Great Depression, but do they have any wisdom to offer us in our current economic situation? I declared my free agency, and I’ll be attempting to make the most of it.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

That did teach us a lesson about home ownership: that it was something we were taught was a mark of being an adult, but really, when you “own” a home, unless you’ve paid off the mortgage, the bank is your landlord and you’re just renting. We rent now and are much happier. Try things!

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23 Passive Income Ideas To Help You Make Money In 2023

Savings Corner

And economic downturns can pose challenges, too. In addition, real estate is typically funded with high levels of debt financing, making it more susceptible to any economic downturn. Other players include Payoff, which targets better credit risks. REIT dividends are not protected from tough economic times, either.

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